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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.68, 8,321.46 and 3,377.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.68, 8,321.46 and 3,377.34 is: 4,661.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.68 : 8,321.46 = 3,377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.68/8,321.46 = 3,377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.68x = 8,321.46 × 3,377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.68x = 28,104,399.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,104,399.72/6,029.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.01

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